"almost there..."

Paula waiting patiently

My memory has failed me a lot of times, yet I remember clearly what Ms. Agatha forewarned her A180 (Introduction To Professional Photography) students - "Do your laundry, change your car oil, do what you need to do... once this class starts, it's all about A180". She wasn't kidding that's for sure! I remember sitting at the back of the class on day 1 being given the option of signing a binding contract, a contract to be part of her class. I looked around and saw everyone signing their life away, only expression I had was "are you freaking kidding me?!?"... I was tempted to autograph as Jacob Black or Edward Cullen at one point.

I jokingly tell my class and friends that I have filled for temporary separation from my wife since I rarely see her. Photography has consumed most of my life that at times, I have forgotten to cut my hair, or get a clean shave. At times my full time job of being a number cruncher has suffered too.

Well... I am almost there! 2 weeks to go and my life goes back to normal. It will be a sad day come final week of school as I have loved the A180 class so much, I have made amazing friendships, I have been part of a supporting family, and I have been under the wings/supervision of a great mentor.

Would I take A180 again just for fun? You betcha! ... would I recommend this class? For sure! Would I forget A180? It has a special place in my life and heart...